AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSME Support Push: Singapore’s government and DBS are rolling out new help for local SMEs as costs bite harder amid Middle East-linked uncertainty, with an SCCCI survey finding 80% of firms worried about rising expenses and many experimenting with AI. Defense Tech & Local Industry: Israel-linked Mobilicom secured a design win for a loitering munitions platform, while BiomX bought a 10% stake in Motomea to strengthen drone electric-motor testing—both signals of continued investment in defense-adjacent supply chains. UAE SME Payments: A UAE fintech roundup highlights corporate credit cards and new e-invoicing/corporate tax compliance pressures pushing SMEs toward automated B2B spend and invoice workflows. Oman SME Growth: Al Buraimi reported 2,708 registered SMEs by end-2025, led by micro-enterprises, with activity concentrated in trade, repairs, construction, manufacturing, and services like cafes and tailoring. Business Cost Squeeze: In South Sudan’s Yei, retailers are urging government action as commodity price spikes are eroding margins and threatening small traders’ survival. AI for Retailers: Canada’s Shopify jumped after projecting stronger revenue growth, pointing to AI tools and partnerships drawing more merchants.
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